Dr. H B Shanbhag

General Surgeon, Bangalore

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I pride myself in attending local and statewide seminars to stay current with the latest techniques, and treatment planning....more

I pride myself in attending local and statewide seminars to stay current with the latest techniques, and treatment planning.

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Dr. H B Shanbhag is a trusted General Surgeon in RT Nagar, Bangalore. You can visit him at Dr H B Shanbhag's Clinic in RT Nagar, Bangalore. Book an appointment online with Dr. H B Shanbhag on Lybrate.com.

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The skin is the largest external organ as well as the largest organ in general in the human body. There are many types of skin diseases that can afflict your body and they may appear anywhere. Ayurveda is a potent weapon which can be used to treat many skin diseases effectively. The natural remedies of Ayurveda are being increasingly adopted throughout the world.

Let's take a look at a few of the skin diseases that can be easily cured by Ayurveda:

Eczema: One of the most common types of skin diseases, eczema is characterized by the reactions that the skin has. These reactions can manifest themselves in many forms. The most common reaction is swelling of the skin with redness. Other forms may also develop blisters, cracking of the skin, scaling or papules.

Scaly rashes: Scientifically known as Papulosquamous Eruptions, scaly rashes are usually the result of itching which in itself is a reaction to some internal or external factors. These rashes can be mild to severely painful depending on what had caused them. Some factors behind these may be eczema, reaction to drugs, psoriasis and others.

Urticaria: These rashes differ from other ones as they persist for a short period of time and usually result in swellings on the skin. These swellings may be very sensitive and itchy. Some common examples of Urticaria are Nettle rashes and hives that may develop due to an external factor such as bug bites.

Psoriasis: Ayurveda has great treatments for this disease as its incidence within the population is quite high. This is a non-infectious skin condition where inflammation occurs in the affected parts of the skin and reddish scales form on the body. This problem is usually attributed to excessive cells within the body.

Pruritus or itching: Another very common skin affliction which can be caused by a variety of factors, it can be a reaction to something external or be caused by internal issues that may be developing. Mostly caused by the reaction of external nerve endings they may become very painful if over stimulated.

Ayurveda has many remedies for all of the ailments mentioned above along with many other skin disorders and has gained popularity as it completely natural and devoid of side effects encountered with conventional medicine. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a ayurveda and ask a free question.

Hi
It is better to improve skins through natural foods.
Any artificial treatment can have negative effects. Best to avoid.
For better skin...
1. Drink lots of water
2. 2 Cups green tea everyday
3. Include 10 Walnuts/ almonds in your diet
4. Daily 2 lemons plus other citrus fruits.
5. Increase legumes like - Chickpea and Kidney Beans
Be confident about yourself. Beauty/smartness is within you.
Add a smile to your face. That is the best 'Brightening Cream'

Hello. Please send me a clear photograph of the affected area along with other details (like any loss of sensation? Itching, burning or oozing from it? Associated symptoms? Since how long it's been there? Family history of white spots? etc.

Fenugreek seeds help in getting rid of burn scars on face
•Soak the fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind it into a fine paste.
•Now apply this mixture gently on to the burn marks and leave it on.
•Once the paste has dried completely, you can wash it off with water.
•Apply this paste regularly to remove the scars.
•Cold water with turmeric also has antiseptic properties which work well on burnt skin.
Homoeopathic medicine
•Homoeopathic cream ANTIMARKS CREAM (BIOVALLEY) Apply twice daily in circular fashion
•THIOSINAMINUM 3X (LORDS) Chew 1 tab 3 times daily
•Report after 30 days

Take Nat Mur 30 1 dose now and 2nd dose tomorrow morning.
Have fruit juices daily (if possible) in morning to get good glowing skin.
And get your facial done regularly every month so that it keeps on activating your facial nerves and muscles and remains toned up regularly and will not get darker.
For any more queries. You are welcomed to ask.
Take care. :)

Hi.
It's normal to loose up to 100 hair per day, and in most people, those hairs grow back. But many men -- and some women -- lose hair as they grow older. You can also lose your hair if you have certain diseases, such as thyroid problems, diabetes, or lupus. If you take certain medicines or have chemotherapy for cancer, you may also lose your hair. Other causes are stress, a low protein diet, a family history, use of bore water, or nutritional deficiencies.
Need to rule out any causative factor or underlying medical condition.
Management:
Take diet rich in protein like non-veg., eggs (it's loaded with essential nutrients such as proteins, Vitamin B12, iron, zinc and Omega 6 fatty acids in large amounts and biotin) , different pulses & legumes, sprouts, nuts (sp. walnuts and almonds); iron-rich food like green vegetables, dates, carrots, prunes, green peas; also oats, shrimp, take flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, green tea, soyabean, fruits, salads, etc.
Take low-fat dairy products (they also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources)
Take proper 6-9hrs of sound sleep.
Give up the habit of smoking and excessive alcohol intake.
Avoid junk food and any kind of beverages (tea, coffee, aerated drinks, cold drinks, etc.)
Avoid canned/ tinned food or food that contains preservatives (eat fresh ones).
Avoid use of hard water to wash the head rather use boiled water for head wash.
Avoid use of harsh hair colour, hair treatment like rebonding, straightening, perming, etc.
Avoid vigorous exercises or any supplements provided by the gym!
Cover your head with scarf or cap while stepping outside.
Use Rose wood/ any wooden hair comb to brush your hair.
Regular exercising is also one of the important point, but should be done under some good, qualified yoga teacher or instructor for proper guidance; it also releases the stress/ tension in the mind and the body and keeps you FIT and YOUNG!!
Medication:
Take homoeopathic Rx - Schwabe's Wiesbaden 200 & Alfalfa Tonic twice a day for 1 month and revert.
Also, use Schwabe's Arnica shampoo and Hair Growth oil regularly as per the condition of your scalp (minimum 3 times a week). After shampooing, use Bakson's Arnica Hair conditioner as well after every head wash.
Apart from this, take Follihair tablets (multivitamin) - 1 tab. daily once for 1 month.
For the black spot on your face, send a clear photo of the affected area with much details for proper diagnosis and proper treatment.

lybrate-user,
For last 28 years I have been undertaking breast implants. For married women where scar is not a big issue, I offer silicone breast implant surgery.
For unmarried, divorced, spinster seeking partner or marriage, I do offer sessions of autologous (your own) fat grafting. Here the scars are much smaller at 2 places: the body area from where we take out fat (Usually tummy, thighs, hips), and over lower part of breasts from where we inject.
The results of fat grafting may not be as great as that of implants, but still good.

Fruits and vegetables rich in anti oxidants helps in reducing wrinkles. Ypu can use this steps as well.
Simply cut an aloe vera leaf from the plant and extract its gel. Apply the fresh gel onto your skin and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Another option is to mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel with the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Apply the mixture to areas where wrinkles are forming. Leave it on half an hour and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Use Tea Tree face wash and Toner twice daily.
Use AHA Glow face wash once in a day.
Use Sunscreen with SPF 30 daily.
Use natural face pack of Multani Mitti and lemon 2 times a week.
You can also use apple cider vinegar for 5 minutes after washing your face and splash it clean with water. Most important is diet- Do not eat Junk, Eat more Vegetables and fruits especially with Vitamin C.

Following homoeopathic medicines available in homoeopathic shop.
Use berberis aquifolium q sbl 20 drops in water x 1 month also apply berberis aq cream which is available in your city any company do exercise no night watching no outside food repeated (3 to 4 times) face wash with ayurvedic soap or face wash plenty fruits and vegetables